FRP supports Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, on its acquisition of Inspired Corporate Advisory (“Inspired”)

FRP’s transaction services experts provide financial and tax due diligence services, supporting Ryan’s growth and expansion plans in the UK and Ireland

Background

Ryan is a global tax services and software provider, offering integrated business tax services such as recovery, compliance, consulting, technology, and transformation. With more than 5,900 professionals, Ryan serves over 77,000 clients across more than 80 countries. Inspired, led by Eugene O’Neill, Michael Heinicke, and Colm Cavanagh, offers a comprehensive range of services, specialising in research and development (R&D), capital allowances, and patent box incentive schemes as well as advisory and compliance services for a range of businesses in the UK and Ireland.

Action

FRP’s Financial Advisory team – comprised of Partner Justin Matthews, Director James Norman, and Manager James Sandilands, with additional expertise from FRP’s trusted external tax specialists – was appointed to provide in-depth financial and tax due diligence in support of the transaction.

Working in close collaboration with Ryan, management, and other advisors, the team played a pivotal role in accelerating the deal. FRP offered commercial insight and hands-on support that helped drive negotiations and ensure a successful completion.

Outcome

The acquisition creates a strong platform for Ryan to enhance its scale and deepen its expertise across the UK and Ireland. It also presents an exciting opportunity for Inspired to expand the range of services and tax-saving strategies available to its clients.